The Nesco VS-02 is a budget priced model that should really only be purchased by people who are going to use it very infrequently. We have a hard time looking past the low quality construction and materials and feel the NutriChef PKVS18SL is much better choice for a very similar price.
PROS
- Budget priced.
- Easy to read and use control panel.
- Seals dry foods or frozen liquids.
CONS
- Doesn't feel very durable.
- Manual bag sealing process.
- No pulse mode.
- No accessory hose.
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Nesco VS-02 Review
The Nesco VS-02 is a budget priced Vacuum Sealer that's best suited to someone who's only going to use it occasionally. It has on-board bag roll storage and a cutter, which is something you usually only find on higher priced FoodSaver Vacuum Sealers. It can seal wet and dry foods, and has food settings controls. The company claims you can use the stop button to seal delicate foods, but it's really not a substitute for a dedicated pulse button. To operate the unit, you place the bag on the sealing bar, close the lid until you hear it click, then you press either seal or vacuum. The controls are easy to understand and use. There are some negative points to be aware of before purchasing this model.
We have some serious concerns about recommending this this model to most people. Our biggest issue is the feel and quality of construction, it felt cheap and flimsy and a lot less durable than almost everything else we looked at. It's a manual sealing process which is a lot less convenient than the automatic sealers we reviewed. There is an accessory port, but adding an Accessory Hose is an add-on purchase. For almost the same price as this model, you can get the NutriChef PKVS18SL which is a much better value.
Nesco VS-02 Features
- Comes with starter kit which includes: (2) Rolls 8.66" x 9.8', (5) flat 8.66" bags x 11.8" and (5) flat 11" x 11.8" bags.
- Compact and easy to store.
- Seals only dry food or frozen liquids.
- Has settings for different food modes.
- Has built in storage for food bag roll.
- Has manual bag sealing giving you more control.
- Has accessory port.
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Nesco VS-02 Compare Models
 Nesco VS-02 Review | NutriChef PKVS18SL Review | FoodSaver FM5200 Review | |
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| RATING | |||
| COMMERCIAL GRADE | | | |
| AUTOMATIC SEALING | | | |
| REMOVABLE DRIP TRAY | | | |
| ACCESSORY PORT | | | |
| STARTER KIT | | | |
| FOOD SETTINGS | | | |
| BUILT-IN ROLL STORAGE | | | |
| BUILT-IN CUTTER | | | |
| AUTOMATIC BAG DETECTION | | | |
| PULSE MODE | | | |
| MARINATE MODE | | | |
| CANISTER MODE | | | |
| CONTAINER MODE | | | |
| ZIPLOC BAGS | | | |
| HANDHELD SEALER | | | |
| MANUFACTURER | Nesco | NutriChef | FoodSaver |
| MODEL NUMBER | VS-02 | PKVS18SL | FM5200 |
| WARRANTY | 1 Year | 1 Year | 5 Year |
| SIZE | 18" x 5.1"" x 12" | 6" x 14" x 3" | 10" x 18" x 10" |
| WEIGHT | 7 pounds | 4 pounds | 9 pounds |
| ELECTRICITY | 120V | 120V | 120V |
| INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL | Nesco VS-02 Instruction Manual | NutriChef PKVS18SL Instruction Manual | FoodSaver FM5200 Instruction Manual |
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| AVERAGE PRICE | $64.06 | $59.99 | $152.99 |
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Review Summary
Nesco Vs-02 Vacuum Sealer
The Nesco VS-02 is a budget priced model that should really only be purchased by people who are going to use it very infrequently. We have a hard time looking past the low quality construction and materials and feel the NutriChef PKVS18SL is much better choice for a very similar price.
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